Feds looking for 3 fugitives in Las Cruces area

LAS CRUCES — The U.S. Marshals Service is looking for three violent offenders the agency believes are in the Las Cruces area.

The fugitives all have an extensive history of assaults, the USMS reported.

David Valverde, 36, is wanted on charges for failure to appear on kidnapping, criminal sexual penetration, criminal sexual contact and tampering with evidence. Valverde is also wanted out of Texas on separate charges. He is known to carry a firearm, USMS reported. Valverde is alleged to have been involved in a kidnapping and a gang rape and, according to the USMS is a known drug user. His last known address was in Chaparral. He uses an alias of Garcia, according to USMS, but has “Valverde" tattooed across his back. USMS reported Valverde is a confirmed member of the Sureño gang.

David Valverde(Photo: Courtesy)

Frankie Rivera, 37, is wanted on a probation violation for trafficking cocaine. He also has been convicted of shooting from a vehicle and battery on a household member. Rivera has a tattoo with the name “Nunie” that might be visible on his neck, USMS reported. Rivera is also a confirmed Sureño gang member, according to the USMS, and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Aaron Gonzalez, 33, is wanted for a probation violation for child abuse and aggravated fleeing from law enforcement. He has a tattoo of “Mexicano” on his left arm, the name “Christina” on his right arm, a female face on his upper right arm and the name “Julian” on the back of his neck, according to the USMS. Gonzalez has been convicted of resisting and evading law enforcement, battery and criminal trespass.

USMS says anyone with information on any of the fugitives is encouraged to contact local police or the Marshals Service, 575-527-6850.